Cris Beswick

Cris Beswick is a globally recognized authority on innovation strategy, leadership and culture. He has more than 25 years' experience as a CEO, entrepreneur, board advisor, and investor.

Cris helps Fortune 500 companies, governments, and global institutions build future-fit innovation capabilities and cultures that drive growth. As a trusted advisor to organizations around the world, Cris has developed unique expertise in the intersection of strategy, leadership, and human-centred culture.

A pioneer in measuring corporate innovation maturity, Cris brings a pragmatic, results-driven approach to organizational transformation. Cris is the co-author of Amazon bestseller and CMI Management Gold Award winner Building a Culture of Innovation.

He has delivered executive education at leading business schools like Cranfield School of Management and Henley Business School. An internationally sought-after keynote speaker, Cris serves on the advisory board at the Global Innovation Institute and as Senior Fellow at The Conference Board.

He continues shaping the future of corporate innovation through his dual perspective as both seasoned leader, entrepreneur and trusted advisor.